Ardes AR4P18 Fan Heater Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Ardes

Table of Contents

Ardes AR4P18 Fan Heater
Warnings
Technical informations
Instructions for use
Maintenance
GUARANTEE
DISPOSAL USER INFORMATION
ABOUT COMPANY
References
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Ardes AR4P18 Fan Heater

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Warnings

ATTENTION : read this booklet carefully it contains important instructions for a safe installation, use and maintenance. Important instructions to be kept for future reference.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance provided that it has been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position and they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.
CAUTION — Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has to be given where children and vulnerable people are present.
If the power cable gets damaged, it has to be replaced only at a service centre approved by the manufacturer in order to prevent any risks.
DO NOT COVER
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
Do not place the appliance immediately below a socketoutlet.
Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
Do not use this heater if it has been dropped.
Do not use if there are visible signs of damage to the heater.
Use this heater on a horizontal and stable surface.
WARNING: Do not use this heater in small rooms when they are occupied by persons not capable of leaving the room on their own, unless constant supervision is provided.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains, or any other flammable material a minimum distance of 1 m from the air outlet.
Keep handy the guarantee, receipt of payment and these instructions for future use and reference.
After removing the packaging, check the appliance for any signs of damage.
In case of visible damage, do not use it and contact a qualified technician.
Do not leave parts of the packaging with in the reach of children.
This appliance is not a children’s toy: it is an electrical device and must be treated with the necessary caution.
Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the power supply voltage matches the indication on the data plate.
If the plug and socket are not compatible, the socket has to be replaced with a suitable type by skilled persons.
Do not use adapters or extension cables which do not meet current safety standards or that exceed the current carrying capacity limits.
When you don’t use the appliance disconnect it from the power supply and assure that the interruptor is off.
Do not tug on the power cable or on the appliance itself to remove the plug from the socket.
The use of any electrical appliance requires that a number of basic rulesare observed, namely:
- Never touch the appliance with wet or humid hands.
- Do not leave the appliance exposed to weathering (rain, sunlight).
- Do not subject it to rough handling.
In case of a breakdown or malfunctioning of the appliance, disconnect it at once.
Do not attempt to repair it, but take it to a service centre approved by the manufacturer.
If you decide you do not want to use this appliance any longer, disable it by cutting the power cable – of course, after disconnecting it from the socket.
The power cable should be extended to its full lenght to avoid over heating.
For safety reasons, the appliance should never be opened.
The appliance has been designed and manufactured to operate in the home.
Any other use is considered inappropriate and dangerous.
Do not insert objects through the safety grill or the air inlets.
During use, rest the appliance on a flat surface.
Do not use this heating appliance with programmers, timers, separate remote control systems (different to the ones provided with the appliance) or any other device that automatically turns on the appliance, as there is a risk of fire in the event the appliance is covered or positioned incorrectly.
Do not use the heater in presence of flammable substances (petrol,paints, etc.).
Do not place the cord near sources of heat.
WARNING: DO NOT COVER THIS PRODUCT NEAR CURTAINS OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
WARNING: DO NOT COVER THE APPLIANCE OR OBSTRUCT THE AIR INLETS TO AVOID OVERHEATING.

Technical informations

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Function switch
Thermostat

Technical data indicated on the appliance

FUNCTIONS:

AR4P18
Off (0)
Hot air (I)
Very hot air (II)
Hot air + swing ( )
Very hot air + swing ( )

Instructions for use

Make sure that the function switch (1) is in the OFF position before connecting or disconnecting the apparatus.
To turn the appliance on, insert the plug in the power outlet, set the operation switch (1) in the desired position and turn the temperature switch (2) clockwise to the maximum position.
Once the desired room temperature is reached, turn the handle (2) slowly, in a counter clockwise direction, until the appliance is turned off.
At this point, the product will automatically restart when the temperature in the room goes below the set limit.
Make sure that the apparatus has cooled down completely before storing it in the box.

Maintenance

Disconnect the plug from the socket and let the appliance cool down well before cleaning it.
In order to clean the appliance, use a soft or slight damp cloth.
Never use abrasives or chemical solvents.
Do not use very wet substances, liquids or cloths to prevent water from entering into the appliance and irreparably damaging it.
NEVER IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE INTO THE WATER.
Dust inside the appliance
Use a vacuum cleaner on the back grid.

Information requirements for electric local space heaters

Model identifier(s):	AR4P18
Item	Symbol
Heat output

integrated thermostat

temperature control

| No
| | | | | With mechanic thermostat room temperature control| Yes
| | | | | With electronic room temperature control| No
| | | | | Electronic room temperature control plus day timer| No
| | | | | Electronic room temperature control plus week timer| No
| | | | | Other control options (multiple selections possible)
| | | | | Room temperature control, with presence

detection

| No
| | | | | Room temperature control, with open

window detection

GUARANTEE

Terms and Conditions

The guarantee is valid for 24 months.
This guarantee applies only if it has been duly filled in and is submitted with the receipt showing the date of purchase.
The guarantee covers the replacement or repair of parts making up the appliance which were faulty at source due to manufacturing faults.
After the guarantee has expired, the appliance will be repaired against payment.
The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage to persons, animals or property due to misuse of the appliance and failure to observe the directions contained in the instructions.

Limits

All rights under this guarantee and any responsibility on our part will be voided if the appliance has been:
- mishandled by unauthorized persons
- improperly used, stored or transported.
The guarantee does not cover damage to the outward appearance or any other that does not prevent regular operation.
If any faults should be found despite the care taken in selecting the materials and in creating the product, or if any information or advice are required, please contact your local dealer.

DISPOSAL USER INFORMATION

“Implementation of Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)”, pertaining to reduced use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, as well as to waste disposal”.
The symbol of the crossed-out wheelie bin on the equipment or on its packaging indicates that the product must be disposed of separately from other waste at the end of its service life.
The user must therefore take the dismissed equipment to suitable separate collection centres for electrical and electronic waste.
For more details, please contact the appropriate local authority.
Suitable segregated collection of the equipment for subsequent recycling, treatment or environmentally-friendly disposal helps prevent damage to the environment and to human health, and encourages the re-use and/or recycling of the materials that make up the equipment.
Abusive disposal of the product by the user shall result in the application of administrative fines in accordance with the laws in force.